Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Staunton-Waynesboro is 40.
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Staunton-Waynesboro earn an average of $100,260 per year or $48.20 per hour.
  • The percentage of Virginia Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Staunton-Waynesboro is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Clinical and Counseling Psychologists who work in Staunton-Waynesboro is less than 1%.

Rankings for Staunton-Waynesboro

  • Ranks #3 in Virginia for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Virginia for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #89 in the nation for salary and #353 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #226 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Virginia

Staunton-Waynesboro Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $100,260 or $48.20 per hour which is 7% less than the Virginia average salary of $108,910.

AverageStaunton-WaynesboroVirginia% Difference
Hourly Wage$48.20$52.36-7.94%
Annual Salary$100,260$108,910-7.94%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Staunton-Waynesboro Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $100,260 or $48.20 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $99,640.

AverageStaunton-WaynesboroU.S.%
Hourly Wage$48.20$47.900.63%
Annual Salary$100,260$99,6400.62%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Clinical and Counseling Psychologists in Staunton-Waynesboro earns an average annual salary of $111,636 which compares to the Virginia average annual salary of $108,910. per year.

Cost-of-living in Staunton-Waynesboro is 10% less than the Virginia average, which means Staunton-Waynesboro residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Virginia average.

  • Virginia average salary is $108,910.
  • Virginia cost-of-living adjusted salary is $107,853.
  • Staunton-Waynesboro average salary is $100,260.
  • Staunton-Waynesboro cost-of-living adjusted salary is $111,636.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Staunton-Waynesboro$100,26089.81%$111,636
Virginia$108,910100.98%$107,853
U.S.$99,640$99,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Staunton-Waynesboro, 50% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn between $79,380 and $101,460 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn more than $132,920, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

Approximately 10% of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn under $60,630, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Clinical and Counseling Psychologists.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year4Under $60,630
15%2 – 4 years6$60,630 – $79,380
25%5 – 9 years10$79,380 – $101,460
25%10 – 14 years10$101,460 – $101,460
15%15 – 20 years6$101,460 – $132,920
10%20+ years4Above $132,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists tend to earn more than Social Workers ($50,800), Substance Abuse Counselors ($53,130), and Health Care Social Workers ($60,630).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100,260
Health Care Social Workers$60,630
Substance Abuse Counselors$53,130
Social Workers$50,800
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Staunton-Waynesboro Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

The number of Clinical and Counseling Psychologists currently employed in Staunton-Waynesboro is 40.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $100,260 per year or $48.20 per hour in Staunton-Waynesboro.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Staunton-Waynesboro Clinical and Counseling Psychologists earn an average of $111,636 per year or $54 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Staunton-Waynesboro are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($100,260), Health Care Social Workers($60,630), Substance Abuse Counselors($53,130).


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